I brought home a tummy bug from my holiday in Thailand. It kicked in late…my partner had symptoms first, then me.   It’s nothing serious but it’s been waking me up during the night and I haven’t been able to eat much.   Mostly, it’s depleted my energy. I was feeling so tired yesterday that […]

Yesterday, I wrote an email about my prolonged fast (Read here)   I had a lot of questions about skipping breakfast as I’m the (self-proclaimed) Queen of not missing breakfast.   Secondly, who should do a prolonged fast, and who shouldn’t?   Great questions!!!   Firstly, I’m still having breakfast on my prolonged fast 👸. […]

It seems almost impossible to avoid our devices, emails and notifications, we are hyper connected and it’s becoming more challenging to disconnect.    Yet, the power of stepping back from our screens can transform not just our mental clarity but our creative output as well.    Cal Newport’s book on ‘Deep Work’ suggests “if you […]

The year is already in full swing and it’s clear that many of us are feeling the pressure of a busy schedule. Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is saying the same thing: “work is so busy”.     To have your most productive year yet and avoid overwhelm use this simple formula:  ​​ […]

In times of stress or challenges, it seems we’ll only feel relaxed when the stressful situation subsides, but in fact, food can significantly reduce the effects of stress on our bodies.    When we’re feeling tense, anxious, worried or overwhelmed, the dominant hormone in our body and brain is the stress hormone cortisol.    Cortisol […]

Running a business is no small feat, it’s thrilling at times and undeniably stress-inducing at others.  We’ve all been there—when stress is overwhelming and mental exhaustion sets in, it makes running the business even harder and leaves way too much room for slip-ups Amid the chaos of managing finances, people, and business growth, it’s easy […]

Warren Buffet famously said, “If you can’t control your emotions, you can’t control your money”.  There’s a lot of truth in those words, especially as our emotions can drive productivity, performance, and profits.  It’s hard to imagine someone who’s constantly on edge, or in a bad mood, being the rockstar leader a team needs, especially […]

Business can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. Challenges arise which can test our resilience and sneak into our personal lives and relationships.  I remember a client telling me once “I work 8 hours during the day, and 8 hours at night while I’m sleeping”. His business was always on his mind, so it’s no […]

Anxiety can be exhausting for high-achievers driven to excel in their careers, businesses, and personal lives.    Many successful people deal with anxiety on a daily basis, they worry about the worst-case scenarios and the what if’s, dwell on mistakes, compare themselves to others, and spiral when things aren’t going according to plan – which […]

Kicking off 2024 feeling refreshed from the holidays? Hopefully! The new year always brings new opportunities and possibilities to make it the best year yet.     If you’re coming into the new year feeling much like the end of last year – stressed and tired, then it’s time to consider harnessing your personal wellbeing for […]